MD is the 10th most corrupt state

[TheRussianNightmare]

This is not a surprise to most of us, but I think it is interesting to see it quantified:

More details here:
http://www.stateintegrity.org/maryland
http://www.stateintegrity.org/maryland_story_subpage

 

[BondJamesBond]

10th??? We used to be #2 right after New Jersey. What happened?

 

[J-Dog]

TheRussianNightmare, your link is broken.

http://www.stateintegrity.org/maryland

 

[TheRussianNightmare]

TheRussianNightmare, your link is broken.

http://www.stateintegrity.org/maryland

fixed. Thanks

 

[6-Pack]

Hey, it's PROGRESS!

 

[Mr H]

10???

That low?!?!

 

[TheRussianNightmare]

10th??? We used to be #2 right after New Jersey. What happened?

New Jersey is actually ranked as the least corrupt (or lowest corruption risk). The web site states "In a state with a reputation for government corruption, reform-minded leaders have passed some of the nation’s toughest ethics laws."

 

[gmhowell]

Interesting that Virginia, that so many around here view as some perfect state, is ranked as 47th.

 

[rambling_one]

Don't tell 'em they're improving. It will go to their heads.

 

[dfens42]

Only 10th? O'Malley is slipping. Has anyone showed him this yet?

 

[danielw]

I think we just need to raise the taxes some more. And out law everything. Vote democrat and Omalley will fix it all

 

[danielw]

I remember when this was the land of pleasant living. but then I screwed up and moved west of the bay

 

[Half-cocked]

New Jersey is actually ranked as the least corrupt (or lowest corruption risk). The web site states "In a state with a reputation for government corruption, reform-minded leaders have passed some of the nation’s toughest ethics laws."

Right - the same reasoning that Chicago gets an "A+" on gun control from some groups. Never mind the fact that it's one of the deadliest and most violent cities in the U.S. - "they have great laws!"

Honestly, the fact that N.J. even ranks anywhere near the "best" in this "study", makes it not simply dubious - but laughable. That NJ is actually ranked #1 makes it nothing less than a complete joke.

 

[Schwabe]

MD has been in the top 5 for most corrupt and for most restrictive of personal liberties.